ITEC 230: Foundations of Cloud Computing
Credit Hours: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: Either ITEC 119 or ITEC 120 with a grade of “C” or better
Introductory study of cloud computing terminology; economic and technical advantages
of using the cloud, key considerations and challenges organizations face during cloud
migration, and fundamentals to maintain (including optimizing and securing) cloud
infrastructure for their organization. Students study a commercial cloud platform,
such
as Amazon Web Services (AWS). Prepares students to take a foundational cloud certification
exam, such as the AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital
Leader.
Content
Topics include:
1. The importance of cloud computing
2. Choosing a cloud model
3. Case studies of commercial cloud platforms (e. g. AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)
4. Transitioning to a cloud :
5. Cloud transformation to a commercial cloud platform (e. g. AWS
6. Exploring a commercial cloud platform (e. g. AWS)
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Topics include:
1. The importance of cloud computing
2. Choosing a cloud model
3. Case studies of commercial cloud platforms (e. g. AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)
4. Transitioning to a cloud : design, application workloads, migration, dependencies in applications, and, security requirements
5. Cloud transformation to a commercial cloud platform (e. g. AWS)
6. Exploring a commercial cloud platform (e. g. AWS)
3. Securing cloud resources: secure authentication, authorization and accountability
4. Need for automating cloud services and tools to help with this process.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the course will be able to:
1. Identify cloud terminology
2. Enumerate the different cloud services, deployment and delivery models
3. Explain the economic and technical advantages of migrating to a cloud platform
4. Identify strategies and challenges in migrating to a cloud platform including design, workload, application dependencies, and security challenges
5. Analyze best practices provided by the cloud platform to improve the required business outcomes
6. Identify components available for migrating, maintaining, and securing
cloud solutions
Assessment Measures
A significant component of the assessment must measure each individual student’s mastery of the conceptual and applied knowledge and skills described in the course objectives. Evaluations may include, but are not limited to: assignments, projects, papers, presentations, quizzes, and examinations.
Reviewed and approved: June, 2023